Reef Octopus Skimmer???

Bowtech4916 · 02/16/2009, 07:37 AM

Has anyone heard of these skimmers? I am shopping for a new skimmer for my 90g reef. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Pros, cons & alternates would be a great help. Not looking to break the bank but definately would like to get a quality unit.

macreefster · 02/16/2009, 07:39 AM

i love my octopus skimmer. i don't know all the pro's and con's as its the only skimmer i've used since the old days when i had the berlin skimmers. its relatively easy to maintain and it pulls out tons of crud, thats good enough for me!

woodycb · 02/16/2009, 07:41 AM

i love mine, very pleased with it

vid660 · 02/16/2009, 11:21 AM

The octopus skimmers are great skimmers for the price. When I was in the market for a skimmer for my 75g, I did alot of reading and searching on this site. I ended up getting an nw150 since it fit my budget and size requirements at the time. I figured I would replace it with a more expensive skimmer later when my budget allowed. However, I've had it for two years now and don't see a reason to buy a more expensive one. It pulls some nasty crud out and has been very reliable. For my tank and stock levels, it works very well.

tany · 02/17/2009, 06:58 AM

i love mine

LexSkizzle · 02/17/2009, 09:33 AM

I love my NW-150 that's on my heavily stocked 75g. Was not really expensive and works perfect for me. Keeps my tank looking good.

tkeracer619 · 02/17/2009, 10:42 AM

A nw200 or extreme 160 would be a good choice on a 90G IME

02/16/2009, 07:37 AM	#1
Bowtech4916 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami, fl Posts: 9	Reef Octopus Skimmer??? Has anyone heard of these skimmers? I am shopping for a new skimmer for my 90g reef. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Pros, cons & alternates would be a great help. Not looking to break the bank but definately would like to get a quality unit.

02/16/2009, 07:39 AM	#2
macreefster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 1,015	i love my octopus skimmer. i don't know all the pro's and con's as its the only skimmer i've used since the old days when i had the berlin skimmers. its relatively easy to maintain and it pulls out tons of crud, thats good enough for me! __________________ mac Current Tank Info: 70gal sps reef (36x24x20), 50g sump, 25g refugium, vertex alpha cone 170, 2 x 250w 14k phoenix w/ lumenmax 3's, 2 vortech mp40w's, eheim 1262 return pump

02/16/2009, 07:41 AM	#3
woodycb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 785	i love mine, very pleased with it __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

02/17/2009, 06:58 AM	#5
tany Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: malaysia Posts: 85	i love mine __________________ tan

02/17/2009, 09:33 AM	#6
LexSkizzle Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 185	I love my NW-150 that's on my heavily stocked 75g. Was not really expensive and works perfect for me. Keeps my tank looking good. __________________ Your tank looks better than you think it does.. Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless, 20g refugium, mixed reef, 2-Kessil 360x, MP40/MP10, Essence S-130, Eheim1262

02/16/2009, 11:21 AM	#4
vid660 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 466	The octopus skimmers are great skimmers for the price. When I was in the market for a skimmer for my 75g, I did alot of reading and searching on this site. I ended up getting an nw150 since it fit my budget and size requirements at the time. I figured I would replace it with a more expensive skimmer later when my budget allowed. However, I've had it for two years now and don't see a reason to buy a more expensive one. It pulls some nasty crud out and has been very reliable. For my tank and stock levels, it works very well.

02/17/2009, 10:42 AM	#7
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	A nw200 or extreme 160 would be a good choice on a 90G IME __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.